Epigynous berry

Blueberries and the fruits of some related species each carry the sepals of their flower at the tip, showing that the berry forms below that flower.

Remnants of the floral parts are clearly evident on these immature banana fruits, demonstrating that the fruit is developing from an inferior ovary

An epigynous berry or false berry is a fruit found in certain plant species with an inferior ovary, distinguishing it from a true berry, which comes from a superior ovary.

Examples of plants which produce false berries include:

• Banana
• family Cucurbitaceae
  • Cucumis, such as cucumber and canteloupe
  • Watermelon
  • Cucurbita (gourds), such as squash and pumpkin
• Blueberry
• Cranberry
• Huckleberry